Speakers

Linda Dawson is a senior executive with more than 25 years’ experience working in large Australian and multinational organizations across the resources and utilities sectors; in the operations, corporate and community development areas. Linda currently holds the position of Head of the Office of Defence Industries in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, having previously held the position of Deputy Director General Industry Science Innovation in the WA Government. She has a strong belief in equality and respect for all in society, learning from our First Nations people, empowering women and giving back to the community.

Linda is currently a Board Member of Workpower, and an Advisory Board Member of both the University of Western Australia Defence Security Institute and the Curtin University School of Business and Law.

Linda holds a Masters of Education and Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Western Australia, is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Certified Professional of the Australian Human Resource Institute and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management.